by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Luther ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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Luther was ranked #49 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for music majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 49 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 49 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Luther College handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at Luther is $45,367. This is higher than $26,036, which is the national median for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Luther paid an average of $1,770 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,650 | $49,650 |
| Fees | $670 | $670 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,040 | $1,040 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,180 | $11,180 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,015 | $3,015 |
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Of the 37 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Music from Luther in 2021-2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Luther are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Luther College with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Luther does not offer an online option for its music bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Luther Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Luther College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 17 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 10 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 9 |
| Dance | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
